Latest News

Recent News

Marwin Gonzalez had a two-run single in the top of the ninth to propel the Astros past the A's 4-2 on Monday.

Gonzalez is far from an ideal option as a primary first baseman, but the Astros trust him more than A.J. Reed or Tyler White right now. Consistency helps; his OPS has been hanging right around .700 for months. Sep 20 - 1:21 AM

Marwin Gonzalez went 1-for-3 and swiped his 11th base of the season as the Astros were shut out by Jon Lester and the Cubs on Friday.

The Astros had seven hits and three stolen bases in the contest, but were unable to push a run across. Gonzalez has quietly had a nice little season in a part-time role for the Astros, slashing .255/.293/.417 with 12 homers, 38 RBI and the aforementioned 11 thefts. Sep 9 - 11:40 PM

Marwin Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's victory over the Indians.

Corey Kluber issued a pair of two-out walks in the second inning and Gonzalez made him pay by then lifting a ball into the right field seats. He also added a pair of doubles in a huge night at the dish in what was his first start of the month after he battled a hamstring issue. Sep 6 - 10:42 PM

Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) came off the bench and struck out in his lone at-bat Monday versus the Indians.

Gonzalez hadn't played since August 31 due to right hamstring discomfort. He appears to be getting closer to a return to the lineup. Sep 6 - 9:07 AM

Keuchel, who won his third straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, didn't pitch after August 27 due to left shoulder inflammation. He's been working on strengthening his shoulder and will go for an MRI later this month. If he gets good news, he's hoping to be considered to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Keuchel will be aiming to rebound in 2017 after he posted a disappointing 4.55 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 26 starts.

Lance McCullers' agent, Scott Boras, said that there has been no medical indication that his client's elbow injury will have an effect on the 2017 season.

"There's nothing from the doctors that we've heard that would suggest that there's going to be any problem for '17," Boras said. McCullers was forced out of action in early August due to a mild elbow sprain, one which kept him on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. He did progress to throwing a bullpen session in late September, but the Astros ultimately decided it would be best for his long-term prospects not to push the issue. GM Jeff Luhnow has said that he expects McCullers to be fully recovered by spring training.